Evaluating the Effectiveness of the Computer-Based Education Platform, Pharmacy5in5, on Pharmacists' Knowledge of Anticholinergic Toxicity Using a Randomized Controlled Trial.

Background: Computer-based education has been widely implemented in healthcare professional development education. However, there has been little examination of the potential for computer-based education to enhance pharmacists' knowledge. This study aims to assess the effectiveness of computer-based education on improving pharmacists' knowledge compared to printed education material.

Assessing pharmacists' knowledge and compliance with narcotic inventory management using a computer-based educational platform.

Objectives: Pharmacy professionals are required to take all necessary steps to protect commonly misused drugs such as opioids at their pharmacies to minimize the risk of diversion. The aim of this study is to assess Canadian pharmacy professionals' knowledge and compliance with federal and provincial regulations using the computer-based educational platform Pharmacy5in5.

Methods: A Narcotic Inventory module was created and reviewed by experts representing provincial and federal regulators.